A new era in NBC late night begins this week as Jay Leno passes The Tonight Show on to a new host, Jimmy Fallon. Fallon previously hosted Late Night beginning in March 2009 through last Friday’s final show.

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (Premiere, midnight Monday, NBC) promises a fresh take on the classic program with many components carried over from Late Night,
including Fallon’s announcer/side-kick, the hilarious Steve Higgins,
and The Roots — quite possibly the best house band in all of late-night
talk shows. Tonight relocates to New York for the first time
since 1972 and will return to its 11:30 p.m. time slot once the Olympics
are finished. Monday’s first guests will be Will Smith and U2.

Fallon was a goofball on Saturday Night Live,
known for his messy mop, comedic tunes, anchoring Weekend Update and
for infamously — and adorably — breaking character during live sketches.
And while he’s matured into a crazy-talented comic and host, he retains
a lot of his loveable playfulness — a quality The Tonight Show has grown to lack.

The change-up will likely pull a younger audience to Tonight,
but that’s not to say Fallon will abandon Leno’s older crowd. Fallon is
easily accessible across demographics — he’s topical, charming and has a
well-rounded background/bag of comedic tricks. He is never afraid to be
weird or silly, a characteristic reminiscent of longtime host Johnny
Carson.

Taking Fallon’s hosting spot on Late Night is fellow SNL alum
Seth Meyers. Also coming from a history of Weekend Update, Meyers is a
perfect candidate for the job. Adding to the excitement is the recent
announcement of Late Night bandleader Fred Armisen (Saturday Night Live, Portlandia).

Broad City (10:30 p.m.,
Comedy Central) -– Abbi has to bomb her apartment for bugs and Ilana
loses her keys, leaving the girls to fend for themselves on the streets.
As Jean-Ralphio would say, “Technically, they’re homeless!”

THURSDAY FEB. 13

Couples Therapy (9 p.m., VH1) – Bummed about spending the upcoming Valentine’s Day alone? Watch this. It could be much worse.

FRIDAY FEB. 14

House of Cards (Season Two
available on Netflix) – Picking up right where the first season left
off, Francis celebrates his new promotion, selects his replacement as
House Majority Whip and covers up his ties to Congressman Russo.

Helix (10 p.m., Syfy) – The
group that landed on the base in last week’s episode is no military
rescue team — they’re from Ilaria, Arctic BioSystems’ parent company,
arriving to usher in a cure (though they definitely have a hand in the virus). Elsewhere Daniel makes a discovery, which hopefully means he meets his twin and they pull a Parent Trap on Hatake.

SUNDAY FEB. 16

The Walking Dead (9 p.m.,
AMC) – This second half feels like a completely new season — maybe even a
new show. The writers are finally finding a balance between zombie
action and quiet but intriguing character development. After an intense
and emotional episode that followed Rick, Carl and Michonne, it was
refreshing to see a positive ending. But lots of question marks remain:
The other survivors are yet to be seen; this week’s episode catches up
with Daryl, Beth, Maggie, Glenn, Tyreese and more as they try to
reconnect.

True Detective (9 p.m.,
HBO) – In 1995, Hart and Cohle cover their tracks as they search for
Ledoux and celebrate a closed case. But in 2012, interrogators Papania
and Gilbough reveal new evidence that threatens the former partners.

Girls (10 p.m., HBO) -– The
fab four reunite for a weekend on Long Island. Marnie’s plans for a
healing retreat are interrupted when Hannah invites Elijah and his
buddies to the beach house.

TUESDAY FEB. 18

Kroll Show (10:30 p.m., Comedy Central) – George and Gil bring their pranks to the local Y; Bobby Bottleservice moves into Gigolo House; C-Czar takes care of a practice baby on Dad Academy.